Special Weather Statement
Victoria County, TX · ended Mon 6:45 AM CST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
At 612 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bloomington, or 10 miles south of Victoria, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Victoria, Guadalupe, Dacosta, Wood Hi, Placedo, Bloomington, Telferner and Inez.
This includes the following highways... US Highway 59 between mile markers 622 and 642. US Highway 77 between mile markers 586 and 588. US Highway 87 between mile markers 814 and 828.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.